Louis XIII Legacy
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a fully matured, ultra-premium Cognac, it is bottled at its absolute peak of complexity and does not improve with further bottle aging. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release or preserved indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich dark chocolate desserts, aged blue cheeses, and premium cured hams.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
First created in 1874, Louis XIII is the crown jewel of Rémy Martin, representing an extraordinary blend of up to 1,200 distinct eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the chalky soils of Grande Champagne, the premier cru of Cognac. Made primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes, these precious spirits are aged over decades in historic, thin-walled oak casks known as tierçons. The name pays homage to King Louis XIII of France, who recognized Cognac as a distinct category in its own right. Each decanter is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, modeled after a Renaissance metal flask recovered from the site of the Battle of Jarnac. The creation of Louis XIII is a multi-generational legacy, where successive cellar masters dedicate their lives to nurturing spirits they may never live to see in their final blend.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Rémy Martin blev grundlagt i Charente-regionen i 1724 af den unge franske vinbonde Rémy Martin og regnes i dag blandt verdens mest hæderkronede og traditionsrige cognachuse. Med en kompromisløs dedikation til terroiret fremstiller huset udelukkende Cognac Fine Champagne på druer, der udelukkende stammer fra den kalkrige undergrund i Grande Champagne og Petite Champagne. Takket være traditionel destillation på bærmen i små kobberkedler samt tålmodig lagring på franske Limousin-egetræsfade skaber Rémy Martin spiritus med enestående aromatisk dybde, balance og gemmepotentiale. Det berømte sortiment spænder fra husets toneangivende VSOP og komplekse, lagdelte XO til den legendariske prestige-cuvée Louis XIII, der over hele verden hyldes som et sandt mesterværk inden for luksuriøst spiritushåndværk.